Three arrested after allegedly robbing general store at gunpoint

MINERSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested three suspects while one is still at large for a gunpoint robbery at a general store in Schuylkill County.

According to the Minersville Police Department, on Monday around 10:00 p.m., four people entered the Minersville General Store.

Police say one pointed a handgun at the clerk while the others stole items from the shelves, cash from the register, and a safe. Video surveillance showed the clerk with his hands in the air as the four suspects, all wearing face coverings and hooded sweatshirts took money and multiple items.

The suspects fled the area and officers said video footage from the neighborhood shows the four suspects take off some of the clothing they were wearing during the robbery. Investigators posted news of the robbery on Facebook and several witnesses came forward recognizing the suspects were seen on Carbon Street.

As stated in the affidavit, Tuesday morning officers went to the 200 block of Carbon Street, spotted two suspects in a car, pulled the car over, and arrested Za’ir Alvarez, 17, and Edward Martinez, 20, both of Pottsville.

A third suspect, Adan Twigg, 20, of Pottsvilee was arrested in a nearby house. The fourth suspect, Shynir Jeffcoat, 22 is still wanted and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Police searched and seized thousands of dollars in cash and various items that appeared to have been stolen from the Minersville General Store, according to court documents.

Officers said around $9,000 was taken from the store, some of which is still missing.

All four are charged with robbery, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and conspiracy to commit those crimes.

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